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2026-09-15 08:34:54
Where varicella shot is given to 15 month old...thigh or arm?? Can we can dpt boosteer after 1 week of that?
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Both site is good . But thigh is preferred

Answered2026-09-28 07:28:42

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Either site is okay... Antero lateral aspect of thigh is preferable..

Answered2026-09-21 10:56:17

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Thigh

Answered2026-09-20 11:09:41

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Can be given on either site but thigh is better

Answered2026-09-18 04:30:18

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Either side is good. But thigh is preferred. Appropriate technique and asepsis is more important.
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consult for further vaccination

Answered2026-09-16 17:42:23

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Either site is okay
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booster can be given

Answered2026-09-16 01:40:01

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Thigh

Answered2026-09-15 17:46:51

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-09-15 16:42:40

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Either site is fine . You can give dpt vaccine after a week.

Answered2026-09-15 11:29:00

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Greetings Doctors use the anterolateral thigh or the upper arm. You can safely give a DPT booster 1 week later.

Answered2026-09-15 10:40:21

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Thigh should be preferred

Answered2026-09-20 04:20:13

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Either site. Csn give booster

Answered2026-09-19 03:35:54

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Either side can be given subcutaneously.It is better to give dpt booster after 1 month.

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